Systems, Devices, and/or Methods for Managing Mat Appearance

ABSTRACT

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which can comprise a pad. The pad comprises an array of light emitting diodes, wherein each light emitting diode of the array of light emitting diodes can be capable of being illuminated in a plurality of colors responsive to a signal from an information device. The information device is constructed to illuminate a predetermined set of the array of light emitting diodes to generate a pattern, which pattern can comprise alphanumeric characters.

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to, and incorporates by referenceherein in its entirety, pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser.No. 62/444,214 (Attorney Docket No. 1196-01), filed Jan. 9, 2017. Thisapplication is a continuation-in-part of pending U.S. patent applicationSer. No. 15/608,873 (Attorney Docket No. 1196-02), filed May 30, 2017.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A wide variety of potential practical and useful embodiments will bemore readily understood through the following detailed description ofcertain exemplary embodiments, with reference to the accompanyingexemplary drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system1000;

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system1500;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of aninformation device 3000;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a lightemitting diode pad;

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a system 5000;

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an exemplary embodiment of an informationdevice 6000;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of an exemplary embodiment of a method 7000.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which can comprise apad. The pad comprises an array of light emitting diodes, wherein eachlight emitting diode of the array of light emitting diodes can becapable of being illuminated in a plurality of colors responsive to asignal from an information device. The information device is constructedto illuminate a predetermined set of the array of light emitting diodesto generate a pattern, which pattern can comprise alphanumericcharacters. In certain exemplary embodiments, the pattern can comprisean image received from an information device, which can be a digitalphotograph and/or a video, etc. In certain exemplary embodiments, theimage is one of a plurality of images comprised by a video rendered onthe pad.

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide illuminated floor mats, whichare embedded with an array of thousands of multi-colored LED lights.Certain exemplary embodiments can provide 2 modes, which provide anoption to program an interchangeable display or pattern sequence of yourchoice. These mats can be controlled by your smartphone or themicroprocessor that comes with preset designs such as popular automotivemakers brand logos. Users can cause a rendering of most anything theydesire. Certain exemplary embodiments can allow you to adjust thebrightness of the lights by remote or on your phone.

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide two modes, light sequencepattern and picture display. Certain exemplary embodiments can renderpopular brand logos. Certain exemplary embodiments can display userphotos.

Certain exemplary embodiments can withstand even the roughest use byusers. The LED matrix can be embedded in a durable rubber base sheetcovered with a hard, substantially waterproof layer of epoxy resin or asheet of substantially clear, substantially waterproof silicone toprovide durability and damage resistance.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system,which illustrates an LED mat comprising an array of light emittingdiodes (“LEDs”) that is installed in a vehicle. Each of the array ofLEDs is a multicolor LED that is capable of being illuminatingilluminated in a color of a plurality of different colors. The array ofLEDs is coupled to an information device that is capable of sending asignal to each LED of the array of LEDs causing each LED to illuminatein a selected color of the plurality of different colors. Theinformation device is capable of causing the array of LEDs to illuminateto create a pattern. The pattern can comprise letters and/or words. Thepattern can comprise artistic LED shapes, such as those illustrated inFIG. 1. In certain exemplary embodiments, the pattern can change withtime responsive to, for example, a musical signal selected by anoperator of the vehicle. In certain exemplary embodiments, the patterncan be an image, which is one of a plurality of images comprised by avideo rendered on the pad.

System 1000 comprises a pad 1100, which comprises an array of LEDs 1200.Each LED 1210 of array of LEDs 1200 can be capable of being illuminatedin a plurality of colors responsive to a signal from an informationdevice (see, e.g., information device 3000 of FIG. 3). Informationdevice 3000 can be constructed to illuminate a predetermined set (seeset 1900 of FIG. 1A) of array of LEDs 1200 to create a pattern (seepattern 1950 of FIG. 1A) that comprises alphanumeric characters (see,e.g., alphanumeric characters 4500 of FIG. 4), images, digitalphotographs, and/or videos, etc. Pad 1100 can be constructed to supporta weight of a human. Pad 1100 can be constructed to be walked on by thehuman substantially without damage to LEDs 1200. In certain exemplaryembodiments, system 1000 can comprise and/or communicatively coupled tothe information device (see, e.g., information device 3000 of FIG. 3).

In certain exemplary embodiments, the pattern (see pattern 1950 of FIG.1A) changes in time with a musical signal. In certain exemplaryembodiments, the pattern (see pattern 1950 of FIG. 1A) is an artisticshape. In certain exemplary embodiments, the pattern (see pattern 1950of FIG. 1A) is repeatedly automatically changed by the informationdevice over time.

In certain exemplary embodiments, pad 1100 is a vehicle floor mat. Incertain exemplary embodiments, pad 1100 is a household door mat. A layerof pad 1100 can cover LEDs 1200. LEDs 1200 can be substantiallysurrounded by portions of pad 1100. In certain exemplary embodiments,LEDs 1200 can be are nondestructively replaceable.

In certain exemplary embodiments, the information device (see, e.g.,information device 3000 of FIG. 3) is a Raspberry pi© device. In certainexemplary embodiments, the information device (see, e.g., informationdevice 3000 of FIG. 3) is an Adafruit© device.

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system1500, which illustrates the LED mat comprising the array of lightemitting diodes illuminated in an artistic pattern via the informationdevice.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system,which illustrates an exemplary floor mat installed in the vehicle priorto installation of LED mat comprising the array of LEDs. The illustratedfloor mat is a WeatherTech mat (“WeatherTech” is a registered trademarkof MacNeil IP LLC, 1 MacNeil Court Bolingbrook Ill. 60440). Any floormat can be used as a base for the LED mat comprising the array of LEDs.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of aninformation device 3000, which can be used to control the array of LEDs.In certain exemplary embodiments, the information device can be aRaspberry pi© device (Raspberry pi is a registered trademark of theRaspberry Pi Foundation, Mitchell Wood House Main Street, CaldecoteCambridge, Cambs United Kingdom CB237NU). In certain exemplaryembodiments, the information device can be an Adafruit© device (Adafruitis a registered trademark of Limor Fried of 150 Varick Street 3rd FloorNew York N.Y. 10013). The information device can be Bluetoothcompatible.

In certain exemplary embodiments, a smartphone, e.g., an iPhone(“iPhone” is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., 1 Infinite LoopCupertino Calif. 95014) application can send signals to the informationdevice with instructions of how to control the array of LEDs.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a lightemitting diode pad that has an array of LEDs such as those used in theLED mat. As shown in FIG. 4, letters and words can be displayed on the“LED mat as controlled by the information device

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a system 5000,which can comprise a smartphone 5300, an information device 5100, anetwork 5400, a first server 5500, a second server 5600, a third server5700, and a fourth server 5800. First server 5500 can comprise a firstuser interface 5520 and can be coupled to a first database 5540. Secondserver 5600 can comprise a second user interface 5620 and can be coupledto a second database 5640. Third server 5700 can comprise a third userinterface 5720, a processor 5760, machine instructions 5780, and can becoupled to a third database 5740. Fourth server 5800 can comprise afourth user interface 5820 and can be coupled to a fourth database 5840.Any of the methods and/or steps thereof can be carried out in whole orin part by smartphone 5300, information device 5100 and/or first server5500. Second server 5600, third server 5700, and/or fourth server 5800can each be associated with controlling an array of LEDs such as on afloor mat. In certain exemplary embodiments, system 5000 can be used toimplement one or more methods disclosed herein.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an exemplary embodiment of an informationdevice 6000, which in certain operative embodiments can comprise, forexample, information device 5100, smartphone 5300, first server 5500,second server 5600, third server 5700, and/or fourth server 5800 of FIG.5. Information device 6000 can comprise any of numerous circuits and/orcomponents, such as for example, one or more network interfaces 6100,one or more processors 6200, one or more memories 6300 containinginstructions 6400, one or more input/output (I/O) devices 6500, and/orone or more user interfaces 6600 coupled to one or more input/output(I/O) devices 6500, etc.

In certain exemplary embodiments, via one or more user interfaces 6600,such as a graphical user interface, a user can view a rendering ofinformation related to controlling an array of LEDs.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of an exemplary embodiment of a method 7000. Atactivity 7100, an LED mat can be provided. The pad comprises an array oflight emitting diodes. Each diode of the array of light emitting diodescan be capable of being illuminated in a plurality of colors responsiveto a signal from an information device. The information device isconstructed to illuminate a predetermined set of the array of lightemitting diodes, which can create a pattern that comprises alphabeticcharacters. In certain exemplary embodiments, the pattern can comprisean image received from an information device, which can be a digitalphotograph and/or a video, etc. In certain exemplary embodiments, thepattern can comprise an image, which is one of a plurality of imagescomprised by a video rendered on the pad. The pad can be constructed tosupport a weight of a human. The pad can be constructed to be walked onby the human substantially without damage to the array of light emittingdiodes.

At activity 7200, certain exemplary embodiments can cause installationof the LED mat. At activity 7300, certain exemplary embodiments cancause the LED mat to be coupled to an information device that controlsillumination of an array of LEDs comprised by the LED mat. At activity7400, certain exemplary embodiments can cause the information device toturn the LED mat on thereby causing the pattern to be rendered on thepad. At activity 7500, certain exemplary embodiments can cause theinformation device to change the LED mat pattern. At activity 7600,certain exemplary embodiments can cause the information device to turnoff the LED mat.

Definitions

When the following terms are used substantively herein, the accompanyingdefinitions apply. These terms and definitions are presented withoutprejudice, and, consistent with the application, the right to redefinethese terms during the prosecution of this application or anyapplication claiming priority hereto is reserved. For the purpose ofinterpreting a claim of any patent that claims priority hereto, eachdefinition (or redefined term if an original definition was amendedduring the prosecution of that patent), functions as a clear andunambiguous disavowal of the subject matter outside of that definition.

-   -   a—at least one.    -   activity—an action, act, step, and/or process or portion thereof    -   adapted to—made suitable or fit for a specific use or situation.    -   adapter—a device used to effect operative compatibility between        different parts of one or more pieces of an apparatus or system.    -   alphanumeric characters—of a set of symbols, the set of symbols        comprising letters and numbers.    -   and/or—either in conjunction with or in alternative to.    -   apparatus—an appliance or device for a particular purpose.    -   array—a systematic arrangement of similar objects (e.g., light        emitting diodes), usually in rows and columns.    -   artistic—involving aesthetic considerations.    -   associate—to join, connect together, and/or relate.    -   automatically—acting or operating in a manner essentially        independent of external influence or control. For example, an        automatic light switch can turn on upon “seeing” a person in its        view, without the person manually operating the light switch.    -   can—is capable of, in at least some embodiments.    -   capable—having an ability to be used.    -   cause—to bring about.    -   change—to make different.    -   circuit—an electrically conductive pathway and/or a        communications connection established across two or more        switching devices comprised by a network and between        corresponding end systems connected to, but not comprised by the        network.    -   color—a characteristic of human visual perception described        through color categories, with names such as red, yellow,        purple, or blue.    -   comprising—including but not limited to.    -   configure—to make suitable or fit for a specific use or        situation.    -   connect—to join or fasten together.    -   convert—to transform, adapt, and/or change.    -   coupleable—capable of being joined, connected, and/or linked        together.    -   coupling—linking in some fashion.    -   cover—to be placed over a surface of something.    -   damage—harm impairing a function or condition of something.    -   define—to establish the outline, form, or structure of    -   determine—to obtain, calculate, decide, deduce, and/or        ascertain.    -   device—a machine, manufacture, and/or collection thereof.    -   digital—available in electronic form; readable and manipulable        by an information device.    -   door mat—a piece of material that can be placed on a floor in an        entryway to a building to partially cover the floor and have        human feet placed thereon.    -   estimate—to calculate and/or determine approximately and/or        tentatively.    -   generate—to create, produce, give rise to, and/or bring into        existence.    -   haptic—involving the human sense of kinesthetic movement and/or        the human sense of touch. Among the many potential haptic        experiences are numerous sensations, body-positional differences        in sensations, and time-based changes in sensations that are        perceived at least partially in non-visual, non-audible, and        non-olfactory manners, including the experiences of tactile        touch (being touched), active touch, grasping, pressure,        friction, traction, slip, stretch, force, torque, impact,        puncture, vibration, motion, acceleration, jerk, pulse,        orientation, limb position, gravity, texture, gap, recess,        viscosity, pain, itch, moisture, temperature, thermal        conductivity, and thermal capacity.    -   human—a member of the species Homo sapiens.    -   illuminate—to cause to emit light.    -   image—a likeness or representation of a person, animal, and/or        thing.    -   information device—any device capable of processing data and/or        information, such as any general purpose and/or special purpose        computer, such as a personal computer, workstation, server,        minicomputer, mainframe, supercomputer, computer terminal,        laptop, wearable computer, and/or Personal Digital Assistant        (PDA), mobile terminal, Bluetooth device, communicator, “smart”        phone (such as a Treo-like device), messaging service (e.g.,        Blackberry) receiver, pager, facsimile, cellular telephone, a        traditional telephone, telephonic device, a programmed        microprocessor or microcontroller and/or peripheral integrated        circuit elements, an ASIC or other integrated circuit, a        hardware electronic logic circuit such as a discrete element        circuit, and/or a programmable logic device such as a PLD, PLA,        FPGA, or PAL, or the like, etc. In general any device on which        resides a finite state machine capable of implementing at least        a portion of a method, structure, and/or or graphical user        interface described herein may be used as an information device.        An information device can comprise components such as one or        more network interfaces, one or more processors, one or more        memories containing instructions, and/or one or more        input/output (I/O) devices, one or more user interfaces coupled        to an I/O device, etc.    -   input/output (I/O) device—any sensory-oriented input and/or        output device, such as an audio, visual, haptic, olfactory,        and/or taste-oriented device, including, for example, a monitor,        display, projector, overhead display, keyboard, keypad, mouse,        trackball, joystick, gamepad, wheel, touchpad, touch panel,        pointing device, microphone, speaker, video camera, camera,        scanner, printer, haptic device, vibrator, tactile simulator,        and/or tactile pad, potentially including a port to which an I/O        device can be attached or connected.    -   install—to connect or set in position and prepare for use.    -   light emitting diode—a two-lead semiconductor light source,        which is a p-n junction diode that emits light when activated.    -   machine instructions—directions adapted to cause a machine, such        as an information device, to perform one or more particular        activities, operations, or functions. The directions, which can        sometimes form an entity called a “processor”, “kernel”,        “operating system”, “program”, “application”, “utility”,        “subroutine”, “script”, “macro”, “file”, “project”, “module”,        “library”, “class”, and/or “object”, etc., can be embodied as        machine code, source code, object code, compiled code, assembled        code, interpretable code, and/or executable code, etc., in        hardware, firmware, and/or software.    -   machine readable medium—a physical structure from which a        machine can obtain data and/or information. Examples include a        memory, punch cards, etc.    -   may—is allowed and/or permitted to, in at least some        embodiments.    -   memory device—an apparatus capable of storing analog or digital        information, such as instructions and/or data. Examples include        a non-volatile memory, volatile memory, Random Access Memory,        RAM, Read Only Memory, ROM, flash memory, magnetic media, a hard        disk, a floppy disk, a magnetic tape, an optical media, an        optical disk, a compact disk, a CD, a digital versatile disk, a        DVD, and/or a raid array, etc. The memory device can be coupled        to a processor and/or can store instructions adapted to be        executed by processor, such as according to an embodiment        disclosed herein.    -   method—a process, procedure, and/or collection of related        activities for accomplishing something.    -   music—an arrangement of sounds in time that express ideas and        emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm,        melody, harmony, and/or color.    -   network—a communicatively coupled plurality of nodes. A network        can be and/or utilize any of a wide variety of sub-networks,        such as a circuit switched, public-switched, packet switched,        data, telephone, telecommunications, video distribution, cable,        terrestrial, broadcast, satellite, broadband, corporate, global,        national, regional, wide area, backbone, packet-switched TCP/IP,        Fast Ethernet, Token Ring, public Internet, private, ATM,        multi-domain, and/or multi-zone sub-network, one or more        Internet service providers, and/or one or more information        devices, such as a switch, router, and/or gateway not directly        connected to a local area network, etc.    -   network interface—any device, system, or subsystem capable of        coupling an information device to a network. For example, a        network interface can be a telephone, cellular phone, cellular        modem, telephone data modem, fax modem, wireless transceiver,        Ethernet card, cable modem, digital subscriber line interface,        bridge, hub, router, or other similar device.    -   nondestructively—of, relating to, or being a process that does        not result in damage to the subject material and/or product.    -   packet—a discrete instance of communication.    -   pad—a piece of material constructed to be placed on a surface        and at least partially cover the surface; the piece of material        constructed to be substantially impervious to damage from human        foot traffic.    -   pattern—a decorative design of something.    -   photograph—an image of an object, person, and/or scene, etc.,        which is recorded by a camera.    -   plurality—the state of being plural and/or more than one.    -   portions—parts of    -   predetermined—established in advance.    -   processor—a device and/or set of machine-readable instructions        for performing one or more predetermined tasks. A processor can        comprise any one or a combination of hardware, firmware, and/or        software. A processor can utilize mechanical, pneumatic,        hydraulic, electrical, magnetic, optical, informational,        chemical, and/or biological principles, signals, and/or inputs        to perform the task(s). In certain embodiments, a processor can        act upon information by manipulating, analyzing, modifying,        converting, transmitting the information for use by an        executable procedure and/or an information device, and/or        routing the information to an output device. A processor can        function as a central processing unit, local controller, remote        controller, parallel controller, and/or distributed controller,        etc. Unless stated otherwise, the processor can be a        general-purpose device, such as a microcontroller and/or a        microprocessor, such the Pentium IV series of microprocessor        manufactured by the Intel Corporation of Santa Clara, Calif. In        certain embodiments, the processor can be dedicated purpose        device, such as an Application Specific Integrated Circuit        (ASIC) or a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) that has been        designed to implement in its hardware and/or firmware at least a        part of an embodiment disclosed herein.    -   project—to calculate, estimate, or predict.    -   provide—to furnish, supply, give, and/or make available.    -   receive—to get as a signal, take, acquire, and/or obtain.    -   recommend—to suggest, praise, commend, and/or endorse.    -   render—to make perceptible to a human, for example as data,        commands, text, graphics, audio, video, animation, and/or        hyperlinks, etc., such as via any visual, audio, and/or haptic        means, such as via a display, monitor, electric paper, ocular        implant, cochlear implant, speaker, etc.    -   repeatedly—again and again; repetitively.    -   replaceable—capable of being substituted for something else in a        substantially non-destructive manner.    -   request—to express a desire for and/or ask for.    -   set—a related plurality.    -   signal—information, such as machine instructions for activities        and/or one or more letters, words, characters, symbols, signal        flags, visual displays, and/or special sounds, etc. having        prearranged meaning, encoded as automatically detectable        variations in a physical variable, such as a pneumatic,        hydraulic, acoustic, fluidic, mechanical, electrical, magnetic,        optical, chemical, and/or biological variable, such as power,        energy, pressure, flowrate, viscosity, density, torque, impact,        force, frequency, phase, voltage, current, resistance,        magnetomotive force, magnetic field intensity, magnetic field        flux, magnetic flux density, reluctance, permeability, index of        refraction, optical wavelength, polarization, reflectance,        transmittance, phase shift, concentration, and/or temperature,        etc. Depending on the context, a signal and/or the information        encoded therein can be synchronous, asynchronous, hard        real-time, soft real-time, non-real time, continuously        generated, continuously varying, analog, discretely generated,        discretely varying, quantized, digital, broadcast, multicast,        unicast, transmitted, conveyed, received, continuously measured,        discretely measured, processed, encoded, encrypted, multiplexed,        modulated, spread, de-spread, demodulated, detected,        de-multiplexed, decrypted, and/or decoded, etc.    -   store—to place, hold, and/or retain data, typically in a memory.    -   substantially—to a great extent or degree.    -   support—to bear the weight of, especially from below.    -   surround—to enclose on at least four sides.    -   system—a collection of mechanisms, devices, machines, articles        of manufacture, processes, data, and/or instructions, the        collection designed to perform one or more specific functions.    -   time—a rhythm of music.    -   transmit—to send as a signal, provide, furnish, and/or supply.    -   user interface—any device for rendering information to a user        and/or requesting information from the user. A user interface        includes at least one of textual, graphical, audio, video,        animation, and/or haptic elements. A textual element can be        provided, for example, by a printer, monitor, display,        projector, etc. A graphical element can be provided, for        example, via a monitor, display, projector, and/or visual        indication device, such as a light, flag, beacon, etc. An audio        element can be provided, for example, via a speaker, microphone,        and/or other sound generating and/or receiving device. A video        element or animation element can be provided, for example, via a        monitor, display, projector, and/or other visual device. A        haptic element can be provided, for example, via a very low        frequency speaker, vibrator, tactile stimulator, tactile pad,        simulator, keyboard, keypad, mouse, trackball, joystick,        gamepad, wheel, touchpad, touch panel, pointing device, and/or        other haptic device, etc. A user interface can include one or        more textual elements such as, for example, one or more letters,        number, symbols, etc. A user interface can include one or more        graphical elements such as, for example, an image, photograph,        drawing, icon, window, title bar, panel, sheet, tab, drawer,        matrix, table, form, calendar, outline view, frame, dialog box,        static text, text box, list, pick list, pop-up list, pull-down        list, menu, tool bar, dock, check box, radio button, hyperlink,        browser, button, control, palette, preview panel, color wheel,        dial, slider, scroll bar, cursor, status bar, stepper, and/or        progress indicator, etc. A textual and/or graphical element can        be used for selecting, programming, adjusting, changing,        specifying, etc. an appearance, background color, background        style, border style, border thickness, foreground color, font,        font style, font size, alignment, line spacing, indent, maximum        data length, validation, query, cursor type, pointer type,        autosizing, position, and/or dimension, etc. A user interface        can include one or more audio elements such as, for example, a        volume control, pitch control, speed control, voice selector,        and/or one or more elements for controlling audio play, speed,        pause, fast forward, reverse, etc. A user interface can include        one or more video elements such as, for example, elements        controlling video play, speed, pause, fast forward, reverse,        zoom-in, zoom-out, rotate, and/or tilt, etc. A user interface        can include one or more animation elements such as, for example,        elements controlling animation play, pause, fast forward,        reverse, zoom-in, zoom-out, rotate, tilt, color, intensity,        speed, frequency, appearance, etc. A user interface can include        one or more haptic elements such as, for example, elements        utilizing tactile stimulus, force, pressure, vibration, motion,        displacement, temperature, etc.    -   vehicle—a conveyance moving on wheels, runners, tracks, or the        like, as a cart, sled, automobile, truck, pickup truck, jeep,        sport utility vehicle, or tractor, etc.    -   floor mat—a piece of material that can be placed on a surface to        partially cover the surface and have human feet placed thereon.    -   via—by way of and/or utilizing.    -   walk—to move one's feet.    -   weight—the force with which a body is attracted toward Earth,        equal to the product of the object's mass and the acceleration        of gravity.    -   without—substantially lacking.

Note

Still other substantially and specifically practical and usefulembodiments will become readily apparent to those skilled in this artfrom reading the above-recited and/or herein-included detaileddescription and/or drawings of certain exemplary embodiments. It shouldbe understood that numerous variations, modifications, and additionalembodiments are possible, and accordingly, all such variations,modifications, and embodiments are to be regarded as being within thescope of this application.

Thus, regardless of the content of any portion (e.g., title, field,background, summary, description, abstract, drawing figure, etc.) ofthis application, unless clearly specified to the contrary, such as viaexplicit definition, assertion, or argument, with respect to any claim,whether of this application and/or any claim of any application claimingpriority hereto, and whether originally presented or otherwise:

-   -   there is no requirement for the inclusion of any particular        described or illustrated characteristic, function, activity, or        element, any particular sequence of activities, or any        particular interrelationship of elements;    -   no characteristic, function, activity, or element is        “essential”;    -   any elements can be integrated, segregated, and/or duplicated;    -   any activity can be repeated, any activity can be performed by        multiple entities, and/or any activity can be performed in        multiple jurisdictions; and    -   any activity or element can be specifically excluded, the        sequence of activities can vary, and/or the interrelationship of        elements can vary.

Moreover, when any number or range is described herein, unless clearlystated otherwise, that number or range is approximate. When any range isdescribed herein, unless clearly stated otherwise, that range includesall values therein and all subranges therein. For example, if a range of1 to 10 is described, that range includes all values therebetween, suchas for example, 1.1, 2.5, 3.335, 5, 6.179, 8.9999, etc., and includesall subranges therebetween, such as for example, 1 to 3.65, 2.8 to 8.14,1.93 to 9, etc.

When any claim element is followed by a drawing element number, thatdrawing element number is exemplary and non-limiting on claim scope. Noclaim of this application is intended to invoke paragraph six of 35 USC112 unless the precise phrase “means for” is followed by a gerund.

Any information in any material (e.g., a United States patent, UnitedStates patent application, book, article, etc.) that has beenincorporated by reference herein, is only incorporated by reference tothe extent that no conflict exists between such information and theother statements and drawings set forth herein. In the event of suchconflict, including a conflict that would render invalid any claimherein or seeking priority hereto, then any such conflicting informationin such material is specifically not incorporated by reference herein.

Accordingly, every portion (e.g., title, field, background, summary,description, abstract, drawing figure, etc.) of this application, otherthan the claims themselves, is to be regarded as illustrative in nature,and not as restrictive, and the scope of subject matter protected by anypatent that issues based on this application is defined only by theclaims of that patent.

What is claimed is:
 1. A system comprising: a pad, the pad comprising an array of light emitting diodes, each light emitting diode of the array of light emitting diodes capable of being illuminated in a plurality of colors responsive to a signal from an information device, the information device constructed to illuminate a predetermined set of the array of light emitting diodes to generate a pattern that comprises an image received from the information device, the pad constructed to support a weight of a human, the pad constructed to be walked on by the human substantially without damage to the array of light emitting diodes.
 2. The system of claim 1, wherein: the image is a digital photograph.
 3. The system of claim 1, wherein: the image is one of a plurality of images comprised by a video rendered on the pad.
 4. The system of claim 1, wherein: the pattern changes in time with music.
 5. The system of claim 1, wherein: the pattern is an artistic pattern.
 6. The system of claim 1, wherein: the pattern is repeatedly automatically changed by the information device.
 7. The system of claim 1, wherein: the pad is a vehicle floor mat.
 8. The system of claim 1, wherein: the pad is a door mat.
 9. The system of claim 1, wherein: a layer of the pad covers the light emitting diodes.
 10. The system of claim 1, wherein: the light emitting diodes are substantially surrounded by portions of the pad.
 11. The system of claim 1, wherein: the light emitting diodes are nondestructively replaceable.
 12. The system of claim 1, wherein: the information device is a Raspberry pi© device.
 13. The system of claim 1, wherein: the information device is an Adafruit© device.
 14. The system of claim 1, further comprising: the information device.
 15. A method comprising: providing a pad, the pad comprising an array of light emitting diodes, each light emitting diode of the array of light emitting diodes capable of being illuminated in a plurality of colors responsive to a signal from an information device, the information device constructed to illuminate a predetermined set of the array of light emitting diodes to create a pattern that comprises an image received from the information device, the pad constructed to support a weight of a human, the pad constructed to be walked on by the human substantially without damage to the array of light emitting diodes.
 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising: causing the pattern to be rendered on the pad.
 17. The method of claim 15, further comprising: causing the pattern to be changed on the pad.
 18. The method of claim 15, wherein: the image is one of a plurality of images comprised by a video rendered on the pad. 